How to Watch Iowa State Cyclones Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: September 20, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Iowa State Cyclones this 2026 College Football season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Iowa State enter this stretch at 2-1 (4th in Big 12). They have 9 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with UTAH @ ISU on September 26, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Iowa State Cyclones Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Iowa State Cyclones games on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV.
- Sat, Sep 26Utah Utes @ Iowa State Cyclones2:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 9Iowa State Cyclones @ BYU Cougars9:15 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 20Iowa State Cyclones @ UCF Knights5:00 PM CST
- Fri, Oct 9Iowa State Cyclones @ BYU Cougars9:15 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 20Iowa State Cyclones @ UCF Knights5:00 PM CST
- Sat, Sep 26Utah Utes @ Iowa State Cyclones2:30 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 9Iowa State Cyclones @ BYU Cougars9:15 PM CDT
- Fri, Nov 20Iowa State Cyclones @ UCF Knights5:00 PM CST
How to Watch Utah Utes vs Iowa State Cyclones on September 26, 2026
You can watch Utah Utes vs Iowa State Cyclones for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch West Virginia Mountaineers vs Iowa State Cyclones on October 2, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars on October 9, 2026
You can watch Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars for free with Fubo, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats on October 23, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Iowa State Cyclones on October 30, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears on November 6, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones on November 13, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
How to Watch Iowa State Cyclones vs UCF Knights on November 20, 2026
You can watch Iowa State Cyclones vs UCF Knights for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Kansas State Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones on November 27, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Iowa State Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 19
Bowling Green Falcons @ Iowa State Cyclones 7-55 Aired on: ESPNU -
Sep 12
Iowa State Cyclones @ Iowa Hawkeyes 13-16 Aired on: NBC -
Sep 5
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks @ Iowa State Cyclones 10-38 Aired on: ESPN+
Streaming Services That Carry Iowa State Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Iowa State Games?
Across the 6 scheduled Iowa State games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 5 of 6 | 83% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 5 of 6 | 83% |
| YouTube TV | 5 of 6 | 83% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 4 of 6 | 67% |
| Fubo Elite | 3 of 6 | 50% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 3 of 6 | 50% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| ESPN+ | 1 of 6 | 17% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Iowa State Game?
To cover every network carrying Iowa State Cyclones games this season, you'd need 1 service:
- Sling TV: $45.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Iowa State Cyclones for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Iowa State (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Iowa State Cyclones game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $45.99/mo:
- Sling TV — $45.99/mo
Last updated: September 20, 2026